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Helpless Puppy Abandoned at Dumpster, Fights for Life

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by Emily Wolfe

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Finding puppies abandoned in the worst places isn’t new, but it breaks my heart every single time. Seeing these four-legged angels struggle for survival makes my heart shatter into a million pieces.

Who would leave a helpless dog in the middle of nowhere and walk away? Do they deserve to continue their lives without basic necessities? These are the questions I grapple with every time I witness these helpless furbabies in distress.

Recently, a heartbreaking case of cruelty emerged in Houston, Texas. A kind-hearted woman was alerted about a helpless pup abandoned at a dumpster, and she was utterly shocked.

When she saw the pup, later named Tully, lying motionless in a cardboard box, she mustered all her strength and rushed to help the poor baby.

Heartless Act

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Photo Credit: Samantha.Rescue

Samantha Dix, from Street Life To The Sweet Life in Houston, Texas, has always had a soft spot for animals. This compassionate rescuer has dedicated her life to saving furry babies in need, and this time was no exception.

Upon discovering Tully on the verge of life, Samantha sprang into action.

Tully was lying in a small cardboard box, completely deprived of basic humane conditions. She barely clung to life, having gone without food and water for an unknown duration. She was visibly sick and malnourished, only minutes away from the inevitable.

Samantha scooped up this sweet, nearly unconscious pup without hesitation and took her to the ER.

“This critical puppy is being rushed to Vergi ER in Houston. It’s still alive, and we hope we found this baby in time. This puppy will need immediate hospitalization and likely blood transfusions,” Street Life To The Sweet Life reported on Facebook.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Photo Credit: Samantha.Rescue

Thanks to the giant-hearted team at the vet clinic, Tully received timely treatment. The best news was that she tested negative for heartworms and was out of danger. However, she had parasites and required 24/7 care for a few days until fully recovered.

Samantha was extremely grateful for saving Tully in time. Seeing her have such a speedy recovery was truly amazing.

All Tully needed was someone to extend a helping hand. Once she finally received it, she transformed into the sweetest lovebug.

“It’s crazy how quickly she bounced back with ER care,” Samantha wrote on Instagram.

“Tully did it! She survived a heavy parasite load. She is heading home to her foster mom now,” she added.

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Photo Credit: Samantha.Rescue

The best update on Tully’s situation arrived a few weeks later. After being cared for in a loving foster home, this tiny sweetheart found a forever home with a woman in Wisconsin.

“Tully was adopted today in Wisconsin,” Samantha wrote under the photo with Tully’s new mom.

Both Tully and her new mom couldn’t be happier about how this situation unfolded. They fell in love with each other instantly and began a beautiful new life chapter together.

Today, Tully is happier than ever, finally living the life she deserves, far away from uncertainty.

About
Emily Wolfe

Emily is a lifelong animal lover and the founder of PETS CRAZIES. She started this blog after realizing the great need for quality pet information on the internet. Emily has two dogs, a cat, and two rabbits of her own.

She has a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and is a professional writer specializing in the pet industry. Learn More About Our Team!